# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Ottawa, IL 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ottawa, Illinois with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Ottawa with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Ottawa.

## Thanksgiving Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: DIY Floral Pumpkins with Christy's Flower Farm at B.A.S.H.!
  - **Description**: Unleash your inner artist as we decorate pumpkins with beautiful flowers from Christy's Flower Farm!About this EventJoin us for a fun and creative event at Burger and Sushi House! Unleash your inner artist as we decorate
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/diy-floral-pumpkins-with-christys-flower-farm-at-bash/100002001893725021
  - **Venue**: Burger and Sushi House
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  - **Price**: USD 82
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our fifth annual Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade! 
Parade, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and LOTS of free kids activities!
  - **Venue**: Downtown Ottawa, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: River Bend Mobile Pantry - October 3
  - **Description**: OSF Healthcare 1050 Building Parking Structure- 1050 E. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350


Saturday, October 3

PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place on the first Saturday of the month


• Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
• PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30
  - **Venue**: 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States
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- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026
  - **Description**: Explore the beauty of Starved Rock on a guided kayak tourAbout this EventBOOK DIRECT TO SAVE MONEYwww.kayakstarvedrock.com/online-booking/Kayak Starved RockWe Welcome Everybody for our Starved Rock ToursPpl of all
  - **Venue**: KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
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- **Event Name**: Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 | Season Tickets
  - **Description**: Grab your Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 tickets! 7 shows, $250, one-week-only sale August10-16. Don’t miss out!About this EventHarbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 (2026–2027)Ex
  - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort
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- **Event Name**: Taps and Tunes 2026 Featuring PARAMOUNT
  - **Description**: Taps & Tunes 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Presented by BCI Solutions Group & Bob Allen Ford

Join the Friends of the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium for their largest fundraiser of the year! Taps & Tunes is an evening of craft beverages, live mu
  - **Venue**: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Homecoming Parade 2026
  - **Description**: Kick off Homecoming 2026! Join us in downtown Ottawa as we kick off Homecoming. Line the streets and cheer on our Crusaders, teams, students, alumni and Hoco Court as we celebrate Marquette!

Then, meet us at the Gould practice field for:
• Tenderloin &am
  - **Venue**: Ottawa, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT AT STARVED ROCK H-D 🎃

Saturday, October 17 | 12–4PM 

Fall is here, and we're taking over the lot! Bring the family for a massive afternoon of tricked-out trunks and community fun. 

🚗 Trunk or Treating with local businesses 
🎨 Make-Your
  - **Venue**: 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Vixens Halloween Roller Derby: Cryptids vs. Vamps
  - **Description**: 🫈ILLINOIS VALLEY VIXENS: CRYPTIDS VS. VAMPS! 🧛‍♀️

🎃🛼 The Vixens are back, and this time, it’s getting spooky! 🦇🎃💀👻
Join us for a Halloween-themed roller derby matchup as the Cryptids take on the Vamps!

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
Doors open at 2:30 PM
⏰
  - **Venue**: Paramount Skating Arena
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- **Event Name**: Out of the Darkness LaSalle County Walk
  - **Description**: Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP's signature fundraising events, bringing people together across the country to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Whether you've been personally touched by suicide loss or simply want to show up
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** DIY Floral Pumpkins with Christy's Flower Farm at B.A.S.H.! (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 05:30 pm at Burger and Sushi House).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Ottawa include Burger and Sushi House.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Ottawa range from USD 82 to USD 82. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Ottawa include Burger and Sushi House.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Ottawa.

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